PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Chicago, IL
$50.00–$60.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Dental Hygienist jobs in Chicago, IL
Pay for dental hygienists in the Chicago area centers on $47.13 per hour, or about $98,030 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.57 and the upper quarter over $47.54. That ranks 65th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 111th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Chicago. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Chicago.
- $47.13median pay per hour, Chicago
- $40–$48typical range per hour
- 6,420dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Chicago, IL
$50.00–$55.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Chicago, IL
$53.00–$60.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Get my free pay reportDental Hygienist pay in Chicago, IL
The metro median is 2% above the Illinois statewide median of $46.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 6,420 dental hygienists employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.02 | $62,440 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.57 | $82,310 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.13 | $98,030 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.54 | $98,880 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.10 | $100,050 | 6% above U.S. median |
How Chicago ranks
- 65th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 111th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 7 Illinois metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Hygienists (SOC 29-1292), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Chicago
- Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.13 median hour buys what $45.49 buys at the national price level, in line with the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Chicago paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,697
- Per year: $84,834
- Per month: $7,070
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Cook County
HRSA lists 42 active dental health shortage designations that include Cook County (10 population-group, 32 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero, IL | 4 mi | $47.13/hr | 82,090 |
| Berwyn, IL | 5 mi | $47.13/hr | 55,152 |
Dental Hygienist jobs in Illinois · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Illinois
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Chicago
Chicago city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Chicago, IL?
Dental Hygienists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $47.13 per hour, about $98,030 a year. The middle half earn between $39.57 and $47.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Chicago a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 111th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 65th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in Chicago?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Chicago. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chicago.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Chicago as a dental hygienist?
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Chicago in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 42 active dental health shortage designations that include Cook County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental hygienists in Chicago?
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Your Hygienist pay reportChicago, IL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Smile BrandsChicago, IL · 11 postings$52.50/ hr$46–$60
- Aspen DentalBloomingdale, IL · 5 postings$47.50/ hr$42–$57
- VIG Dental IncMount Prospect, IL · 1 wage offer$42.28/ hr$42–$42
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$46Median$52.50High$57
16 Hygienist postings with published pay in Illinois, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 16 Hygienist roles
- Dental HygienistPermanent$55.00–$57.00/ hour
- Dental HygienistPermanent$50.00–$58.00/ hour
+ 14 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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